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Hazlewood, Cummins put Australia on brink of win as South Africa face 319-run chase

Australia tightened their grip on the first Test against South Africa in Durban, leaving the hosts needing another 319 runs with six wickets in hand to pull off a remarkable victory on Day 5. Matt Renshaw continued his outstanding match…

Times of India

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Australia need six wickets on Day 5 to defeat South Africa, who are chasing 421 runs.
South Africa finished Day 4 at 102/4, needing an additional 319 runs for victory in Durban.
Australia declared their second innings at 314/6, powered by Matt Renshaw's 82 and Pat Cummins's quickfire 32.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia moved within six wickets of victory on Day 4 of the first Test in Durban, leaving South Africa at 102/4 in pursuit of a 421-run target. Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets, while Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw took one apiece to put the visitors in command.

Earlier, Australia declared their second innings at 314/6 after Renshaw scored 82, Nic Maddinson hit 48, and Cummins smashed an unbeaten 32 off 12 balls. South Africa enter Day 5 requiring 319 more runs, with Aiden Markram unbeaten on 45.

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Hazlewood, Cummins put Australia on brink of win as South Africa face 319-run chase

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